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SLCPD Officers Arrest Man Accused of Breaking into Sugar House Bike Shop

SALT LAKE CITY — Officers assigned to the Liberty Patrol Division have safely arrested a 36-year-old man who is accused of breaking into a bike shop in the Sugar House neighborhood.

This investigation began at 1:37 a.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, when SLC911 received information about a burglary in progress at a bike store, located at 2107 South 700 East.

As officers responded, they learned a video feed inside the business showed the suspect still inside.

Officers arrived to find the glass front door of the building smashed and the metal security gate bent back.

Officers began checking the building’s exterior while waiting for additional officers to arrive so they could clear the building.

During their search outside, officers saw a man matching the suspect’s description. The officers ordered for the man to stop running, but he refused.

After a short chase, officers safely took the suspect into custody in a nearby parking lot.

The suspect is identified as Ryan Brenner.

During the investigation, officers found Brenner in possession of drug paraphernalia and burglary tools.

The damage to the business is estimated to be more than $1,500 but under $4,999 and the amount of merchandise stolen is valued at more than $500 but under $1,499.

Officers booked Brenner into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on charges of burglary, causing property damage, theft, failing to stop at the command of a police officer, interfering with a police officer, possession of burglary tools, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

In late October 2024, officers assigned to the Liberty Patrol Division began noticing an increase in bike shop burglaries. In several of the cases, the suspect would force entry into the shops and steal merchandise, equipment, and/or e-bikes, including a bike valued at $1,400.

In response, the SLCPD’s Liberty Patrol Division’s District Community Liaison Officer (DCLO) began proactive community efforts, including meeting with every bike shop in the patrol division to implement preventative measures against burglaries. Patrol officers also began increasing their presence around bike shops.

It’s important to note, SLCPD detectives have not identified whether Brenner is connected to the recent increase in burglaries at other bike shops.

Brenner is currently only charged with the case that occurred on November 10, 2024. Detectives will continue their investigation into the other cases to determine if there is any connection.

Charges are only allegations, and every arrested person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Salt Lake City Police Department is not the custodian of record for jail booking photos. Utah Code 17-22-30 mostly prohibits the release of jail booking photos. Generally, a jail booking photo can only be released by the custodian of record after a conviction or when law enforcement determines the person is a fugitive or an imminent threat to a person or public safety. In Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office is the custodian of record for jail booking photos.

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